Description
Turn up the flavor of your weeknight dinners with Hot Honey Infused Feta Chicken, a delectable one-pan meal that marries sweet heat with savory garlic and creamy feta. In just 35 minutes, you can enjoy tender chicken breasts drenched in a luscious glaze, topped with crumbled feta and fresh herbs. This dish is perfect for busy evenings, offering a high-protein option that’s both healthy and satisfying. Whether you’re meal-prepping or entertaining guests, this recipe is sure to impress and delight every palate.
Ingredients
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- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons hot honey
- 3 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh rosemary (or thyme) for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat chicken dry; season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sear chicken for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- In a bowl, mix hot honey with minced garlic to create the glaze.
- Transfer seared chicken to a baking dish; drizzle hot honey mixture over it.
- Top with crumbled feta and tuck fresh rosemary around the chicken.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, broil the chicken on high for an additional 1-2 minutes after baking. Adjust the amount of hot honey based on your spice preference.